Ben Collins writes: > Can you explain to me what "parts" of the kernel can or cannot allow > "closed source" modules? Even the way the system is setup now, any > developer can create a module, and distribute it in compiled form without > source code. I'm not sure how Linus could or couldn't prevent it, unless > I'm missing something.
I don't see that you are. The user installs the binary-only driver for his MegaThumper sound card from the CD that came with it or from MegaCorp's web site: what does that have to do with us or with Linus? -- John Hasler [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hasler) Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, WI